The hot topic for debate last night was Cornwall City Council discussing sending a message to the Harper Government requesting a drop dead date of June 1, 2010 as an end date for the temporary customs port to end its visit to the base of Brookdale. Councillor’s Mary Anne HugContinue Reading
ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 4 – Job numbers down 1,800 this year How is the job market in Cornwall? This question is not as easy to answer as you might think. Employment estimates,Continue Reading
Love the theatre? Love being part of a team and creating something? Now’s your chance to join up and help create the production of The Vagina Monologues set for production here in Cornwall. Email vdaycornwalltvm@hotmail.com for more info please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
No, it’s not that bad, but the roofs are covered with snow & frost as I look out my office window this foggy morning. The weather forecast this week also is calling for showers and flurries as December ticks closer and closer. Have you hired your snow removal contractorContinue Reading
L I N K “Pope Benedict has invited international artists, sculptors, architects, musicians, film directors and even a solitary Italian prima ballerina to meet him under the soaring vaulted ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Saturday to begin a new dialogue between the Catholic Church and theContinue Reading
Photo & Content – Jacqueline Milner: Seaway Author, Maggie Wheeler Launches Final Novel The fourth and final novel in Wheeler’s acclaimed mystery series was officially unveiled yesterday evening at The Training Institute inMorrisburg, Ontario. As the haunting Cello music of Thérèse Motard filled the room, Ms. Wheeler greeted each and every invitedContinue Reading
We’re looking for someone to cover the Cornwall Ontario & area music scene. The who, the what, the why, and most importantly the WHERE! If you feel you’re the right person email us at info@cornwallfreenews.com please visit our sponsors:Continue Reading
We’d like to welcome Robert Martin of Flowers Cornwall to the Cornwall Free News Family of Sponsors. Christmas is here and the poinsettias are in bloom. Robert has a large selection to choose from, but they go fast. Weddings, Funerals, Holidays, Plants, Giftware, Chocolates & Edibles, Design & Conception andContinue Reading
The Cornwall Free News is proud to welcome Laurier Communications to our Family of Sponsors! Laurier Communications is the supplier of choice in Eastern Ontario for recommending, installing and maintaining voice/data communications systems and computer equipment. They built their reputation on reliably satisfying the needs of clients, partners, employees, andContinue Reading
There’s so much talk because of the Seaway International Bridge Crisis. Our MP states that he can’t discuss much on the record because of National Security issues which most people consider horse puckey, but the reality is that there are a multitude of issues related to the Akwesasne – CornwallContinue Reading
The Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Provincial NDP Riding Association will be holding a Wine & Cheese on Sunday November 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the RCAF Wing 424, 240 Water St., West, Cornwall. The Wine & Cheese will also feature a silent auction, which will have a variety ofContinue Reading
Cornwall Council Ignores Green Option – Will Continue to Plunder Taxpayers Progress continues on Mayor Kaneb Drive, the new road between Second Street East and Marlowe. This week, the street lights were installed. Last month, I suggested in this column that the city install LED streetlights on this new road,Continue Reading
Another day on the bridge – hours of waiting to cross – no way to turn around – no way to use the washroom if you have a need, the utter feeling of being trapped if you have to cross because of school or business. These pictures say it all.Continue Reading
ROGER SAUVÉ – The People of Cornwall and SD&G – A 10 week feature for the Cornwall Free News – Week 3 – Fewer youth, more boomers and many more seniors We are getting older … but we are not all old. We are a diverse and changing community in termsContinue Reading
Home for the Holidays Christmas House Tour The Downtown Cornwall Business Improvement Area is once again proud to be hosting the Home for the Holidays Christmas House Tour. The tour is being held on Wednesday, November 25, and is a much anticipated event that helps kick off the Christmas season. Continue Reading
Cornwall to Exhibit at Major Real Estate Show to Promote City Cornwall Economic Development will once again be showcasing development opportunities at the Property Management Exposition and Conference, more commonly known as PM Expo. The show takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, December 2-4, 2009. TheContinue Reading
People in Cornwall really know how to throw a party. Pommier Jewellers are bringing in renowned Diamond cutting legend Sir Gabriel (Gabi) S. Tolkowsky to Cornwall Ontario Friday November 27. If you love Diamonds this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. There is no admission fee and you canContinue Reading
We’re looking for area Politicos to participate in a few online debates. We need people from all of the parties. So if you’re a Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Green, and yes, even a Bloc Quebecois, Libertarian, or fringe party person who wishes to take part in our debates email us atContinue Reading